“Contents,” Ensign, Apr. 2013, 1–3 Contents April 2013 Volume 43 • Number 4 Messages First Presidency Message 4 He Is Risen President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 Temple Covenants Features 12 Helping Children Prepare for Baptism Jessica Larsen and Marissa Widdison What can parents do to make their child’s baptism more meaningful? 16 How Does He Know? Joel Hancock Having sons of my own taught me how our Heavenly Father stays on the lookout. 18 Equal Partnership in Marriage Valerie M. Hudson and Richard B Miller What does the story of Adam and Eve teach us about marriage? 24 Finding Joy with My Less-Active Spouse Name withheld How could I learn to be content attending church alone? 26 Choosing the Better Part Matthew D. Flitton To be fully committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Szücs had to give up some good things. 28 Drawn to the Temple Elder Jairo Mazzagardi Learn how the temple can bring about conversion. 30 Loved Back into Activity Name withheld When our son stopped coming to church, our efforts alone could not bring him back. 32 The Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ Elder Russell M. Nelson We can emulate five aspects of the Savior’s life as we seek to follow Him and understand His Atonement. 40 Easter Week In the last week of His life, the Savior performed the greatest miracle of all. 44 Behold the Lamb of God David Rolph Seely and Jo Ann H. Seely The sacrificial lamb of the Passover represents the ultimate sacrifice. 50 Death and Life: Pioneer Perspectives on the Resurrection Pioneers and early prophets testify of finding hope in the Resurrection. 56 Where Can I Turn for Peace? Elder Paul V. Johnson The key to inner peace. 60 The Restoration and Early Christian Teachings Michael R. Ash The Restoration reestablished many teachings that had been lost. 66 Growing Relationships The blessings of gardening go beyond food and self-reliance. 69 Poem: Sin Lisa J. South Sin may be enticing, but it should not be allowed to grow. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook: Studying Conference Talks Together Greg Batty 9 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: The Importance of Good Friends 10 What We Believe: The Holy Ghost Comforts, Inspires, and Testifies 70 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines 80 Until We Meet Again: Drinking from the Fountain Aaron L. West Do You Have a Story to Tell? We welcome donated submissions showing the gospel of Jesus Christ at work in your life. Please submit articles through ensign.lds.org, or send them to Ensign Editorial, 50 E. North Temple St., Rm. 2420, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0024, USA. On each submission, please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, and the name of your ward and stake (or branch and district). Authors whose work is selected for publication will be notified. On the Cover Front: Photo illustration by Tim Taggart © IRI. Back: Photo illustration by Matthew Reier. Inside front cover: Photograph by Kristine Šumska. Family Home Evening Ideas